For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,458 students in St. Croix County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI are River Crest Elementary School, Willow River Elementary School and North Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Croix County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1160 14th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Saint Croix Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 S Division St
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Glenwood City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Broadway Street
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
70 County Road E
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 109:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
New Richmond Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
St. Croix County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI include River Crest Elementary School, Willow River Elementary School and North Hudson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Croix County?
12 public preschools are located in St. Croix County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix County?
St. Croix County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in St. Croix County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Croix County include: River Crest Elementary School vs. Rock Elementary School, Rock Elementary School vs. River Crest Elementary School, North Hudson Elementary School vs. Rock Elementary School
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